Is it worth even trying with a samsung? (sh.itjust.works)

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Im stuck with an s23 for a while yet. Is it even worth the trouble of trying to use f droid, shutting off google play services and disabling all the other shit on my phone, when at its core its all spyware?

I really wish an alternative existed that wasn't just a prototype or $1000.

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[-] Charger8232@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 days ago

Hi there! I mentioned this in the other thread but I'll go into more detail here. GrapheneOS was created as a replacement operating system for mobile devices. It's based on Android, but improves security and removes the invasive surveillance. It's currently only available to install on Google Pixel devices, because while Google is bad with privacy, they are good with security. In 2026-2027 GrapheneOS plans to release their own smartphone in partnership with an OEM. GrapheneOS has 400,000 users and counting. Linux phones have a lot of security issues, especially when rooted. GrapheneOS worth looking into. You can buy a Pixel for around $200 second hand, that way you don't line Google's pockets to get one.

[-] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 days ago

OP said they are stuck with the s23 for a while. So this doesn't help them.

[-] Charger8232@lemmy.ml -3 points 3 days ago

Being stuck sucks, but eventually OP will have the option to switch and it's a still good to hear about it.

[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Yeah, ill switch in a few years when this battery goes kaput. But financially it wouldn't make sense right now. Thanks!

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